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Beginning to get frustrated...
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Steering gear did not fix the clicking, escalating the issue š„
Yesterday at 11:44 AM
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Reflective paint for tonneau cover?
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A problem how?
Yesterday at 6:17 AM
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Beginning to get frustrated...
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Mine SC has been ripping the truck apart to no avail. First they replaced the ting washers, then the half shafts, then the front driver...
Wednesday at 3:57 AM
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Have the exact same clicking sounds also when turning the wheel but only to the right. Forward or reverse. Low speeds only. SC ignored...
Wednesday at 3:55 AM
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Briefly considered it, but I like the truck and we already have a 6 seater hybrid suv. I wouldn't take the risk at 3 hours each way. I...
Aug 25, 2026
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Jackery power station not charging off Rivian 120v plug
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Honestly worked fine after I dropped the charge limit. I figured 1200W was pretty safe below the limit. Did fine using the DC out on the...
Aug 24, 2026
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Yeah, I was looking at the specs. At full charge rate it's overloading the Rivian 120AC.
Aug 23, 2026
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Isn't all of R1's outlets (and inverter feeding them) limited to 1500W combined?
Aug 23, 2026
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Jackery power station not charging off Rivian 120v plug
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Disregard, I forgot I could adjust the Jackery charging rate. Dropped it from 1600W to 1200W and it's working fine. I'll leave this up...
Aug 23, 2026
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R1: Charging / Battery, 12v, NACS, RAN, Waypoints, V2H, V2G, V2V, Wall Charger, Electrical
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Recently got a Jackery 1500Wh portable battery to use running equipment at sporting events, camping, appliance back up. I am running a...
Aug 23, 2026
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As I mentioned, if it's time to move on next spring, there's no trading up to new Rivian, too expensive even just going for a dual...
Aug 22, 2026
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Blemishes in dashboard wood grain?
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Are they depressed at all? Look like chips to me
Aug 22, 2026
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I get the concept but far too many assumptions. I bought this used for $54k cash and KBB says $44-48k. There's no scenario where I would...
Aug 22, 2026
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Unfortunately yes it is making me consider that. If I was out of warranty I'd be bleeding money on a rental car for nearly a month too...
Aug 22, 2026
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^ kind of forces you to consider your options as your warranty expiration nears. We now know that the half-shafts are not covered...
Aug 22, 2026
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Beginning to get frustrated...
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Oh and my Rivian Care inquiry was turned down...
Aug 22, 2026
smashweights
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Well the update: Truckdor remains on the shop where it's been for almost a month now trying to figure out why it is clicking when I turn...
Aug 21, 2026
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Is brake pad replacement the same as any other vehicle? I've done them plenty on other vehicles...
Aug 12, 2026
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20" Inch
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Standard regen
Aug 12, 2026
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Yes, the pads are just like any other car, and someone had posted pad sources here in the past. Turn off blended braking. And is your...
Aug 12, 2026
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Holy freaking hell! $630 for just brake pad replacement is the work estimate! Someone please tell me this is DIY like a normal car or...
Aug 12, 2026
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Unlikely. I'm rarely charged over 70% so plenty of battery space for Regen charging and my mom and max elevation are like 600-900' so...
Aug 11, 2026
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Mine still has 9mm pads all around after 45k, so your wear sounds like something with your truck or how it's used. If you deal with road...
Aug 11, 2026
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Do you live in an area where blended braking is actually being used?
Aug 11, 2026
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R1: Tires, Wheels, Brakes, Floor Jacks, Pucks -- Sponsored by Jackpucks
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Adding to my growing list of disappointments, one of the things I hoped from my Rivian was not needing to roll through brake pads as...
Aug 11, 2026
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At about 18k miles on the Pirelli ATs they become just unbareable. They suffered all the characteristics you described. I just switched...
Aug 10, 2026
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Well because Rivian loves letting me try out different vehicles (via service loaners...) this time I'm getting to compare a 2023 Gen1...
Aug 10, 2026
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Rivian Care expands to 48 States, including California in October
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Well that's a bummer. I submitted a request online as the second owner of a 22 R1T with 50k but haven't heard back yet.
Aug 9, 2026
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'22 R1T Quad with 47K and starting to look at my options. I emailed Rivian Care Support regarding availability in CT even though I'm the...
Aug 9, 2026
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Beginning to get frustrated...
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Mines a March 2022 build. I put in for a RivianCare estimate. Yep, that's the conundrum. It's honestly a great vehicle but I told the...
Aug 5, 2026
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Came here to say this. Itās shocking that they didnāt replace the AC for you, itās a known issue (unless the water was somewhere else -...
Aug 5, 2026
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The switch from R1 to R2 is much easier for people going from R1S to R2 than it is from R1T to R2. I don't want an SUV. I use the bed.
Aug 5, 2026
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We have a 2022 LE R1T that we picked up at the factory at the end of 2022. We will be trading it in for our R2 in a few weeks for a...
Aug 5, 2026
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I agree with you OP. I love the car ... but I've had my June 2023 build a year and a half and had the following fixes: 1.) center...
Aug 5, 2026
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Just my opinion, but those early 2022's definitely seem more "problematic". Mine was manufactured February 2023 and has only needed one...
Aug 5, 2026
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I told them I would have just glued it if it wasn't still under warranty and since it was in for something else anyway I let them do it...
Aug 5, 2026
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Keep a a close watch on the wet front floorboards. The Gen 1's have been known to get a plugged AC condensate line and they will then...
Aug 5, 2026
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That's much more than what my 74K '22 has seen, but she's been in the shop more than I'd like. All in, it's still the best vehicle...
Aug 5, 2026
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You latest one (8/4), I had the same issue with the seal flopping down on the drivers side. Instead of taking it to the service center...
Aug 5, 2026
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Unfortunately that's what I worry... Although my last vehicle was a 2019 Ram 1500, which was also a first year design, and it needed...
Aug 4, 2026
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Consensus seems to be that first gen R1 is a ticking time bomb, and in my personal experience Iāve noticed the more things need service...
Aug 4, 2026
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See if you can purchase an extended warranty in your state. You pay one upfront cost for the warranty and you don't really have to worry...
Aug 4, 2026
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That's more work than either of ours has needed. Unusual phenomena tend to become more usual as time passes. I can't give advice...
Aug 4, 2026
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So I need a little vent and maybe reassurance (or forewarning to bail?). I've owned Truckdor the Drivenator (a 2022 Launch Edition R1T)...
Aug 4, 2026
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Mobile Charger for the R2 for trips with a NEMA 1450 available
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If mine didn't already have the Rivian mobile charger, I would get the Tesla just for the added variety of connections available. Rivian...
Jul 25, 2026
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How to Get Service History & LE for R1S Quad
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No worries! Might be service center specific? The work is from the same center I still take it too. Surprised to see the amount of stuff...
Jul 18, 2026
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Good! Now I have 2 cases to cite if they deny me again Thanks!
Jul 18, 2026
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How to Get Service History & LE for R1S Quad
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This is not correct, at least not all the time. I sent them a message via the app last week asking for prior service records and they...
Jul 18, 2026
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Tight Garage - Door Hinge Protection
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Can't you just move your garage safety sensors up to the level of the farthest back portion of the truck? That way it won't close if...
Jul 7, 2026
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Anyone else's battery always hot?
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Nope. It drops typically 1% overnight if not plugged in but usually it's connected to my charger if it's not in use. Guess I just...
Jul 5, 2026
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